Killing

A significant development unfolded in the aftermath of a tragic event that shook the community of Highland Park, Illinois, during a festive celebration. A young man, Robert E. Crimo III, has recently pleaded guilty to the heinous act of taking seven lives and injuring numerous others during an Independence Day parade held on the 4th of July, 2022. As he stood before the court, his decision, made mere moments before the opening arguments of his trial commenced, sent ripples of disbelief and sorrow through the hearts of many.…

Muhsin Hendricks, renowned as the world’s first openly gay imam, was tragically killed in what appears to be an assassination in Gqeberha, South Africa. The circumstances surrounding his death are nothing short of shocking; his vehicle was ambushed, highlighting a dark chapter in the ongoing struggle for acceptance and safety faced by LGBTQI+ individuals. Hendricks was not merely an imam; he was a revolutionary figure passionately advocating for the rights of LGBTQI+ people within the Muslim community. His mission was…

In the serene expanse of the Togdheer region in the North Western State of Somalia, where life flows with a quiet rhythm and history seems etched into every stone, a shocking tale unfolded that has left the community reeling. In the once-peaceful village of Habaaslay, the unimaginable happened: two brothers stand accused of committing the ultimate betrayal—the murder of their own mother. On December 23, 2024, the tragic news of Aamina Yusuf Ismail’s death shattered the calm of Togdheer. Aamina was more than just a mother;…

Israel has announced that its military forces have taken down Yahya Sinwar, a key figure in the Hamas leadership, during an operation in Gaza.According to their statement on Thursday, the Israeli Armed Forces reported that Sinwar was slain on Wednesday in the southern part of Gaza."Following the completion of the identification process, we can now confirm that Yahya Sinwar has been eradicated," the Israeli forces declared."Numerous operations executed by the and ISA over the past year, and in recent weeks in the area of…

Footage from surveillance cameras capturing a tragic collision that resulted in the deaths of five friends in June 2023 was highlighted as Derrick Thompson faced his federal trial.Tears rolled down, and comforting embraces were shared among family members as they watched the haunting footage in federal court. It was a heart-wrenching scene involving the tragic fates of five young Somali American women.During the trial’s opening moments, the grim video of the incident—where Thompson, the driver, struck the women's car—played.…

Convicted of a heinous crime, Mohamedamin Abdirisek Ibrahim stands accused of taking the life of his girlfriend, Saga Forsgren Elneborg, who was seven months pregnant in Örebro, Sweden. CREDIT: POLICE STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AX): A Swedish appeals court has maintained the life sentence of Mohamedamin Abdirisek Ibrahim, a 22-year-old man previously found guilty of murdering his expectant girlfriend, Saga Forsgren Elneborg, in Örebro in April 2023. Ibrahim had contested the ruling, but the appeals court affirmed that the evidence…

Mogadishu (AX) — A Somali military tribunal has handed Mahmoud Abdulle Geesood, notorious as "AJ," a death sentence for fatally shooting Hassan Abdullahi Ahmed, commonly known as "Qeylo." The tragedy unfolded on February 19 in Harardheere, a locale in the Mudug region. The fracas ignited at a food distribution point over aid cards designated for displaced folks. Onlookers divulged that the quarrel snowballed into a brawl, during which Geesood pulled out a gun and shot Ahmed, who perished instantly. The contentious aid…

In tonight's edition: Human Rights Watch says the Malian army has killed dozens in its crackdown on extremists. Jihadist groups are also accused of escalating violence since December. Abuses on both sides can constitute war crimes. Women from sub-Saharan…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an inter-ministerial decree specifically allowing the capture and killing of certain protected species is controversial. The document re-emerged one year after it was signed. This text is also attacked by the National Institute for Conservation of Nature (ICCN), which considers this decree to be a setback for the country. Environmental associations and…

US requires investigation into killing of assist employees in Ethiopia's Tigray area WASHINGTON, United States - The USA has referred to as for an investigation into the homicide of three Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) employees in Ethiopia's troubled Tigray area, in keeping with a press release launched by the State Division on Friday. “The assaults on assist employees are indefensible and…